Theregister ATM Jackpotting Leads to $20M Theft via Malware
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In 2025, thieves exploited vulnerabilities in ATMs to steal over $20 million using malware-assisted jackpotting techniques. The FBI reported that of the 1,900 incidents of ATM jackpotting since 2020, more than 700 occurred in 2025, indicating a significant rise in this cyber-physical attack method.
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2020-01-01
First reported incidents of ATM jackpotting
2025-01-01
Over 700 ATM jackpotting incidents reported in 2025
2026-02-19
Article published detailing $20M theft via malware
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